The History of the British Battalion (Malayan Campaign of 1941-42)

No Publisher, 1984. 1st Edition. Softcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book The author was a 12 year old schoolboy at the time of the Japanese invasion and was befriended by British soldiers at the time - something he never forgot. This is an older style photocopied version (done in the 1980s) of his original manuscript about the campaign, and by the composite 'British' battalion formed from the remnants of the 1st Leicesters and 2nd East Surreys in the battle of Kampar. together with the Ms are 3 pags of clippings relating to his visit to the UK in 1984 to present the book to survivors in Leicestershire. Includes a roll of honour of the dead from the two regiments. The author was a world renowned expert on this battle which featured the 11th Indian Infantry Division which was mostly comprised of In dian and Gurkha troops. It was the first military defeat of the Japanese in the War. Kampar was only captured after a landing south of the town was accomplished leading the Division to withdraw to prevent being cut off. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 200 + 3 pages. Item Type: Book. No notes or marking in text body. No Dust Jacket. No inscriptions. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: History; Military & Warfare. Please contact H4o Books if you require images or further information. Inventory No: 023327. .